How far is Greece, NY from Thompson, NY?

The driving distance from Greece, NY to Thompson, NY is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.86 mi
01h 09m
Flight
39.46 mi
63.5 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.46 mi
Kilometers
63.5 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.86 mi
Kilometers
83.46 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Thompson
Wed, Apr 15, 1:33 PM EDT
Return by in Greece
Wed, Apr 15, 2:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greece
2026-04-15T12:23
Arrive Thompson
Wed, Apr 15, 1:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greece
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Victor
NY

Village in Ontario County, New York

From Greece
25.9 mi
00h 34m
To Thompson
26 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 20 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Greece and Thompson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greece and Thompson.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    79 m · 19 sec

  2. 2

    Turn slight left

    32 m · 14 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    115 m · 29 sec

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn sharp right onto West Ridge Road

    870 ft · 31 sec · West Ridge Road

  5. 5

    Continue on West Ridge Road

    4 mi · 6 min · West Ridge Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Bridge

    1030 ft · 13 sec · Veterans Memorial Bridge

  7. 7

    Continue on Keeler Street Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Keeler Street Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 590 South: Downtown Rochester

    2228 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Outer Loop

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Outer Loop

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 490 East, I 490 West: Victor, Downtown Rochester

    1008 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 490 East: Victor

    2685 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Eastern Expressway

    10.8 mi · 13 min · Eastern Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Albany

    3238 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    23.3 mi · 27 min · New York State Thruway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 14: Geneva, Lyons

    2581 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    37 m · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Avery Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Avery Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Townline Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Townline Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Townline Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greece and Thompson.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
23.3 mi · 45%
Eastern Expressway
10.8 mi · 21%
West Ridge Road
4.15 mi · 8%
Keeler Street Expressway
3.4 mi · 7%
Outer Loop
3.27 mi · 6%
Townline Road
0.85 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

23.3 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
39.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Victor
00h 34m from Greece
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Greece and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Thompson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greece to Thompson?

The road trip is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km) and usually takes 01h 09m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Victor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.9 miles from Greece and 26 miles from Thompson.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.34 one way or $14.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Greece and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Thompson.

Stop Ideas Near Victor

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Victor, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Victor.

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

26 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

98 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

103 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

108 mi away
55 Dick Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greece and Thompson. Straight-line distance: 39.46 mi (63.5 km).

Greece

#1 Greece

Town in New York, United States

Population95,285
Coordinates43.2097800, -77.6930600
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Thompson

#2 Thompson

Town in Sullivan County, New York, United States

Population15,082
Coordinates43.0031200, -76.9638500
Altitude132
CountryUnited States
Start: Greece (-77.69306, 43.20978)
End: Thompson (-76.96385, 43.00312)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.83 gal
6.93 L · about $7.34
Round trip
$14.67
3.66 gal · 13.86 L
Estimated CO2
16.3 kg one way
Round trip: 32.5 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $7.34 $14.67
Mid-grade $4.48 $8.20 $16.40
Premium $4.86 $8.90 $17.79
Diesel $4.69 $8.59 $17.18

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Greece and Thompson. The current time is 12:23:07.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.